Compared to other major sports leagues in the U.S., the NFL had the most time to create a COVID-19 plan. That plan will be watched closely as the league begins the 2020 season in the middle of a pandemic. Newsy's Austin Kim outlines some of the new protocols and asks one health expert what he thinks of the NFL's response as the season gears up.
NFL's COVID-19 Response Highlights Opening Of 2020 Season
The NFL had the most time, compared to other U.S. leagues, to prepare a COVID-19 plan. That plan will be put to the test as the 2020 season begins.
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Posted: 8:07 a.m. EDT Sep 10, 2020
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